Question
In the decades following the Civil War, industrial technology progressed to such an extent that
Responses
A a more educated workforce was needed to run the machines.a more educated workforce was needed to run the machines.
B most manufacturers found that they no longer needed human labor power.most manufacturers found that they no longer needed human labor power.
C traditional craftworkers were able to maintain their share of the marketplace.traditional craftworkers were able to maintain their share of the marketplace.
D manufacturers were able to hire cheap labor to cut costs and maximize profits.
Responses
A a more educated workforce was needed to run the machines.a more educated workforce was needed to run the machines.
B most manufacturers found that they no longer needed human labor power.most manufacturers found that they no longer needed human labor power.
C traditional craftworkers were able to maintain their share of the marketplace.traditional craftworkers were able to maintain their share of the marketplace.
D manufacturers were able to hire cheap labor to cut costs and maximize profits.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
D. manufacturers were able to hire cheap labor to cut costs and maximize profits.
In the decades following the Civil War, industrialization led to the rise of factories and a focus on mass production. As a result, many manufacturers sought to reduce costs and increase efficiency by hiring cheap labor, often from immigrant populations and those seeking work in urban areas. This shift played a significant role in shaping the labor market and economic landscape of the time.
D. manufacturers were able to hire cheap labor to cut costs and maximize profits.
In the decades following the Civil War, industrialization led to the rise of factories and a focus on mass production. As a result, many manufacturers sought to reduce costs and increase efficiency by hiring cheap labor, often from immigrant populations and those seeking work in urban areas. This shift played a significant role in shaping the labor market and economic landscape of the time.